Make your plans to vote!

Rep. Jen Mazzocco October 15, 2026 | 4:30 PM

We are just a few days away from the registration deadline for this November’s General Election!

If you haven’t already made plans to vote, now is the perfect time. The final day to register is Monday, and you can visit the PA Online Voter Registration link to fill out your application. Your registration is not complete until processed and accepted by the county’s voter registration office, so keep watch for further correspondence.

For mail-in and absentee voters, the final day to request a ballot is on Tuesday, October 27th, and you can visit the application page at this link. Mail-in and absentee ballots can also be returned in-person at several sites, including Allegheny County Satellite Election Offices that will be open over the next two weekends. There, voters can register, apply for, receive, vote and return their ballots. Locally, the Dormont Pool will serve as a return site from October 30th through November 2nd. Voting by mail is a safe and secure way to make your voice heard in November.

For Election Day on November 3rd, the Allegheny County Elections Office allows you to view your sample ballot and polling place address, or you can use the PA Department of State website if you’re unsure of your municipality or ward and district.

Casting your ballot is a critical part of our democratic process, allowing you to help shape your community, the commonwealth and the nation. If you need any further assistance with your voting plans, please reach out to my office.

PA Kids & Families Caucus

On Wednesday, I joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis, Sen. Nick Pisciottano, Rep. Abney, Rep. O’Mara, Rep. Markosek, County Executive Sara Innamorato, and Allegheny County Council President Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis to launch the new Kids and Families Caucus in our state legislature. This caucus will bring the House and Senate together to focus on different policy initiatives that support families who are trying to have kids, are expecting, or are raising young children.

Being part of this caucus means so much to me as a mother, and I’m excited to bring my personal experience to the table to fight for policies that make it better to raise a family in Pennsylvania. I’ll also be connecting with couples and families from all over, including here at home, on how to best make our legislature work for you! I’m proud to join with my colleagues in this important work.

My insurance legislation moves through Senate committee!

My House Bill 2473 to streamline Pennsylvania insurance laws advanced through the PA Senate Banking & Insurance Committee by a unanimous vote! This bill aims to repeal outdated provisions in the commonwealth’s Insurance Department, removing mandated studies and reports that have already been completed. By taking these tasks off the plate of the department, we’re keeping them effective and making sure our tax dollars go toward relevant work. H.B. 2473 now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

Renters' Rights and Responsibilities Forum

It was great spending time with all of you on Wednesday night at my Renters’ Rights and Responsibilities Forum!

We heard from Magisterial District Judge Hilary Wheatley, local real estate attorney Michael J. Piscarcik and housing rights attorney Daniel Vitek; who all lent their expertise on issues such as leases, repairs, security deposits, landlord and tenant responsibilities, and what to do when a dispute reaches court.

A big thank you to my panel and Matt from South Hills Interfaith Movement who provided resources and connected residents to support during the evening. I know it can be tough getting answers to complicated renting questions, so I hope we alleviated some of your concerns. If you still have questions, call my office and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Standing with our nurses

This past week, I was proud to stand with the hundreds of Allegheny General Hospital nurses who rallied for investments in compensation, staffing levels and protected benefits. Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson said that our nurses have council’s full support during their ongoing SEIU contract dispute, and they have mine as well. SEIU has led the way in nursing standards, and it needs to stay that way. I’ll continue to support our medical professionals’ right to compensation commensurate with their immensely valuable skillset.

A week without driving

I participated in the PA Week Without Driving this month, part of an effort to call for advanced mobility options throughout the commonwealth and draw attention to the challenges faced by folks who do not, or cannot, drive – especially our neighbors with disabilities.

My family and I chose to live in Dormont because it is a walkable community, but because we have two small kids and jobs that take us out of our immediate neighborhood, going fully car free is difficult. I was able to walk to my office and my daughter’s softball game, but because of my schedule, I had to drive to visit the IBEW 29 strike in the North Side. Our family had a pre-planned trip out of town that would have been impossible to do without a car. I took the trolley and my bike to an event but had to wrestle with infrequent trains and a fairly dangerous road to make it work. I was also able to take the train to Harrisburg, but it resulted in arriving home later than usual after session.

This was just a one-week commitment for me. Though I try to walk, bike, or use transit as much as possible, I also am fortunate to own a car so I can drive when I need to. Many of our neighbors don’t have this luxury. They face difficult decisions about where they can find work, whether they can attend events, and who can give them a ride when other options fall through.

It is a huge legislative priority of mine to make sure that our communities are more walkable and bikeable, and that our public transportation system is as strong as it can be. I’ll continue to fight for funding for multi-modal infrastructure, policies that legalize parking-protected bike lanes and enhance safety for e-bikes and scooters, and, of course, making sure that we have sustainable funding for our public transportation systems. (Also, this is a bit of a dream, but high-speed rail anyone?)

I encourage you to walk, bike, or take public transit as often as you can. It’s a great way to get some extra exercise, reduce your carbon footprint, and see our beautiful district in a different way. It also allows you to connect with your neighbors – one of my favorite things about living and working here is running into so many of you during my day!

If you’re interested in biking more but not sure where to start, you can check out Bike PGH and Move Lebo to learn more. If you want to try the trolley or the bus, you can visit the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website for all the ways to make public transportation part of your routine!

Dormont Festival and upcoming events!

This year’s Dormont Street & Music Festival was a huge success! My staff and I were happy to chat with all of you while checking out some live music, including Dormont Councilman Chris Rieger breaking out his guitar! I was also able to help sell Dormont Elementary PFO basket raffle tickets during the fest.

The fall activities here in the district continue throughout October, including:

Baldwin Township Fall Fest, Saturday, Oct. 17: Fall Fest at Armstrong Park from 12-4 p.m. will have a petting zoo, live music, pumpkin decorating, Table-or-Treat, local vendors, food trucks, raffle baskets, and more.
Castle Shannon Halloween Parade, Sunday, Oct. 18: The Community Library of Castle Shannon’s celebration at 3677 Myrtle Ave. runs from 1-3 p.m., with treats, crafts, games, and music beginning at 1 p.m. followed by the parade at 2 p.m. Wear your costume and join the fun, no registration is required.
Upper St. Clair Family Fun Halloween Party, Wednesday, Oct. 28: Upper St. Clair Library will host family fun with student volunteers assisting on Halloween crafts and more from 5-6 p.m.
Mt. Lebanon Pumpkin Patch Parade, Saturday, Oct. 31: The parade begins at 11 a.m. along Washington Road, traveling from Mt. Lebanon Cemetery to Lebanon Ave. Children can also enjoy trick-or-treating at participating Uptown locations, including my office.

My district office is here to help! Call or stop by with your questions about state programs, applications, and services including Senior ConnectCards, Unclaimed Property, PennDOT services, Vital Records, and more.

Call us at 412-343-3870, email RepMazzocco@pahouse.net or visit 650 Washington Road, Suite 102, in Mt. Lebanon. Staff will be in the office Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The first 15 minutes of parking in uptown Mt. Lebanon’s North Parking Garage across from the office is free. The office can also be reached on the T to the Mt. Lebanon station.